The pattern for this shawl is available for free download here Norma G Shawl

It requires 1- 600 meter skein of Lopi Laceweight yarn, available for purchase here, or any laceweight yarn of your choice.

I used just one skein of this 100% wool, hand dyed yarn to complete the shawl pictured.  It’s a beautiful yarn to work with and produces a lightweight shawl, with an airy effect and great drape.

The shawl pattern is fairly easy to knit and can be adapted to individual tastes for size or type of yarn. I believe that a simple pattern can produce a very effective finished product when knit with the right yarn.

     

100%  of my proceeds for the sale of this pattern will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for Haiti.

The pattern is available for purchase  for $3.00 USD  on ravelry  or buy now  through paypal.

 Inspiration for this pattern came from a yellowed, crumbling old pattern book that was my grandmother’s, circa 1930.

The socks pictured knit up quickly in Trekking pro natura; a bamboo/wool blend of sock yarn. The color shown is ‘Color Pack 30′.

The lacy ribbing and the openwork panels running along the legs keep the knitting interesting and add a feminine touch.

Questions and comments are always welcome!

 

 

I found this timeless pattern while browsing through my mom’s old knitting books and I thought I’d share it.

The yarn called for is no longer available but any worsted, aran or medium weight yarn should produce the gauge required: 16 sts  = 4 in (10 cm.)

Pattern download:

Zipped Cardigan for Boys and Girls

I’ve been playing around with a few hat ideas lately and created this pattern which I’ve named Vinea.  Follow the link for a free  download of the pattern.

Vinea is the Latin word for Vineyard in reference to the pattern which forms the band of the hat.

This version is a bit less slouchy and is knit with my handspun Merino yarn.

This version is slouchier and knit with Quebecoise 100% wool.

I’ve made every effort to write this pattern accurately.  If you find any errors please leave a comment on this blog and I’ll look into it. All comments are welcome.

Happy Knitting!

In anticipation of cold winter toes, I’ve developed a pattern for my idea of the ultimate knitted slippers.  Adapted from a pattern I found in an old knitting book, circa 1911, these slippers are a great way to use up small amounts of yarn in your stash.  They’re snug and warm, adaptable to any size, and hard wearing.

The soles are sewn on after the knitted top is complete. I used 100% wool sweaters, purchased from my local Goodwill store, for the soles.  I thoroughly felted the sweaters,  in my washing machine, to create a dense, cushy fabric, then cut them to fit and sewed them to the slipper tops, using a blanket stitch.  The result is a comfortable, hardwearing sole.

Here’s the free pattern cozy-knitted-slippers4

Happy (knitting) Trails!